Established in 1989, Charles Sturt University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Bathurst (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), New South Wales. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Manly, Orange, Port Macquarie, Wagga Wagga, Sydney, Melbourne, Goulburn, Canberra and Parramatta. Officially recognized by the Department of Education and Training of Australia, Charles Sturt University (CSU) is a very large coeducational Australian higher education institution. Charles Sturt University (CSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as master degrees in several areas of study. This 33 years old Australian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. CSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.